Little Bunting (Emberiza pusilla) in Scandinavia

The Little Bunting (Emberiza pusilla) is a sparrow found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A sociable seed-eating bird closely associated with human settlement. It typically occurs in towns, farms and gardens.

In the Nordic countries the Little Bunting is best described as a resident. Its global conservation status is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Little Bunting

  • Little Bunting – song & calls
  • Little Bunting – breeding

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Emberiza pusilla
  • Family: Sparrows
  • Habitat: Towns, farms and gardens
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident
  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern

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